11 Oct
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Larsen u0026 Toubro
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Bengaluru
11 Oct
Larsen u0026 Toubro
Bengaluru
Provide end-to-end leadership for mechanical engineering and thermal systems of power electronics products and integrated systems, ensuring robust mechanical architecture, effective thermal management, environmental protection, manufacturability, and lifecycle reliability across high-power, high-density electrical platforms (Solar Inverters, BESS/PCS, EV Chargers, Electrolysers, and Industrial Power Electronics products.)Key Responsibilities
- Mechanical &
- Thermal Architecture LeadershipDefine mechanical system architecture for:Solar Inverters (String &
- Central)BESS / PCS Cabinets &
- ContainersEV Chargers (AC, DC Fast, Ultra-Quick)Electrolyser Power Supply Systems and other industrial PE productsOwn thermal management strategy:Natural & forced air coolingLiquid cooling (cold plate, immersion where applicable)Heat exchanger and airflow optimizationDefine enclosure concepts, IP ratings, corrosion protection, and seismic/wind load compliance.
- Product Engineering &
- ExecutionLead teams covering:Mechanical Design &
- CADThermal &
- CFD EngineeringStructural &
- Sheet-Metal DesignPackaging &
- Industrial DesignEstablish mechanical design standards, guidelines, and review processes.Drive power density improvements through optimized packaging.Ensure design trade-offs between cost, thermal performance, reliability, acoustics, and serviceability.
- Product Development Lifecycle OwnershipOwn mechanical development across:Requirements → Concept → Detailed Design → Prototype → Validation → ProductionImplement V-Model / Stage-Gate / APQP processes.Drive Design for Manufacturability (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA),
and Design for Serviceability (DFS).Lead value engineering and cost-reduction initiatives.
- Thermal, Reliability &
- Environmental ValidationOwn thermal validation plans (steady-state, transient, derating analysis).Drive CFD simulations and correlation with physical testing.Ensure compliance with:Temperature rise limitsNoise & vibration requirementsEnvironmental tests (IP, salt mist, humidity, dust)
- Manufacturing, Quality &
- Field SupportSupport NPI, pilot builds, and production ramp-up.Drive mechanical failure analysis, field issue RCA, and corrective actions.Work with supply chain on:Vendor qualificationLocalization & alternate sourcingTooling and fixture developmentImprove yield, assembly time, and cost in production.
- Cross-Functional &
- Business EngagementWork closely with:Electrical &
- Power Electronics EngineeringSystems &
- ControlsManufacturing, Quality, and Supply ChainAct as mechanical authority in customer and certification discussions.Support pre-sales and customization efforts.Build and mentor a high-performance mechanical engineering organization.EducationBE / BTech in Mechanical EngineeringMTech / MS preferredExperience15+ years in mechanical engineering for power electronics or industrial productsProven leadership in high-power, thermally constrained systemsExperience from concept to mass production environmentsMechanical Design, Thermal Engineering, Packaging &
- ValidationShould have handled team of mechanical designShould have experience in Solar Inverter &
- PCS ,BESS Container ManufacturersEV Charger OEMs and Industrial Power Electronics Companies.
📌 Group Lead -Mechanical Design (Bengaluru)
🏢 Larsen u0026 Toubro
📍 Bengaluru